Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s new social media executive order
The order likely won’t hold up in court.
On May 28, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Zuckerberg criticizes Twitter’s decision to fact-check Trump
Trump’s fact-check now has two social media giants sparring.
Man called George Floyd video ‘glorious to watch’—now people are review-bombing his alleged business (updated)
Online sleuths seemingly found Sean Baker Sr.’s lawn care business after he made the Facebook comment.
On May 27, 2020 by Eilish O’Sullivan
Men are posting pictures of guns pointed at their d*cks to Facebook
It’s an interesting posting strategy.
On May 27, 2020 by Zachary Petrizzo
Whistleblower says Facebook knew about drug, child porn dealing
The complaint was filed as part of a broader campaign.
On May 27, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Facebook execs nixed measures for fixing radicalization problem
It’s more concerned with appearing neutral than promoting social good.
On May 26, 2020 by Claire Goforth
Nearly 2 million people are pretending to live in an ant colony on Facebook
‘We worship The Queen and do ant stuff.’
On May 26, 2020 by Matt Silverman
New bills crack down on targeted political ads
The proposals come as social media companies have grappled with how to handle political advertisements.
On May 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Artist wears bikini made of masks outside of Trader Joe’s to protest lockdown measures
But she refused to wear a mask over her mouth.
On May 25, 2020 by Siobhan Ball
This grandma is being forced to delete Facebook photos of her grandkids
Her own daughter sued her to take them down.
On May 22, 2020 by Sierra Juarez
Anti-vaxxers are thriving on social media during the pandemic
Their follower counts are shooting up.
On May 20, 2020 by Samira Sadeque
Facebook, Uber’s acquisition plans spark scrutiny from Congress
Some lawmakers have been calling for ban on mergers during the pandemic.
On May 18, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Man called coronavirus fake news on Facebook—he expressed regret shortly before dying from it
He urged his followers to ignore social distancing recommendations.
On May 16, 2020 by Mikael Thalen
Facebook buys Giphy for $400 million
The social media giant will integrate it with Instagram.
On May 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Facebook settles with content moderators over psychological trauma
The settlement stems from a 2018 lawsuit.
On May 13, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
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